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'Grand Theft Auto IV' emulates epic nature of 'Godfather'

2008-05-02T00:00:00-05:00

With its Tuesday release of the acclaimed Grand Theft Auto IV, Rockstar Games fired off a warning shot to the rest of the video game industry: the future is here. Grade: A+

'Tales' gets second life on DVD

2008-05-02T00:00:00-05:00

Add Southland Tales to the long list of films that the college population would watch that never make it to Waco theatres. Like always, the Baylor population finds the joys of limited-release independent films on DVD. That's where you'll find Richard Kelly's new film, Southland Tales. Grade: A

Adriana and Janette's cooks up authentic Mexican food

2008-05-02T00:00:00-05:00

My first bite into my uniquely created egg and bacon breakfast burrito with Pico de Gallo instantly captured my taste buds as I ate quietly with my friends at Adriana and Janette's Mexican Restaurant and American Cuisine. Grade: B

Alcohol-related offenses have almost doubled this year

2008-05-02T00:00:00-05:00

Preliminary numbers compiled in the Baylor Police Department database indicate a decrease in crimes such as thefts and burglaries and an increase in alcohol-related offenses.

Bear briefs

2008-05-02T00:00:00-05:00

What's going on around Baylor's campus?

Bears to face Horns in final home game

2008-05-02T00:00:00-05:00

Luis Noble/Lariat staff

Pitcher Wade Mackey throws the ball in Wednesday's game against Sam Houston State University at the Baylor Ballpark. The Bears won, 14-4.

The Baylor baseball team will play its final rivalry game of the 2007-2008 season against the University of Texas Longhorns.

Black Glasses spotlights student creations

2008-05-02T00:00:00-05:00

Tonight you have the opportunity to see original short films by Baylor students during the Black Glasses Film Festival.

BU department serves to support, entertain students

2008-05-02T00:00:00-05:00

Music blares as bhangra dancers dip and twirl to native Indian music. Another evening, Chinese lanterns illuminate the night as students welcome in the Year of the Rat. And, during Black History Month, prose is read as students gather on the fifth floor of Cashion Academic Center.

Christianity transitions to new high-tech world

2008-05-02T00:00:00-05:00

LCD projectors, PowerPoints and big screen televisions are all in one room. But this isn't a business meeting, it's a church. Have churches forgotten simplicity and lost a sense of community because of the uprising media?

Editorial: For BU, year of ups and downs

2008-05-02T00:00:00-05:00

Ben Humeniuk/Lariat Staff
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This last year has presented the Baylor community more than its share of highs and lows, in addition to plenty of surprises. Some of these happenings we liked, and some of them we didn't. Here's a rundown of the good, the bad and the ugly from the last two semesters.

English professor to attend W.B. Yeats seminar in Ireland

2008-05-02T00:00:00-05:00

Don't come by Dr. Richard Russell's office during July. He'll be in Ireland.

Fixed-gear riding popular among students

2008-05-02T00:00:00-05:00

Speeding downhill with wind stinging his cheeks and legs frantically trying to keep up with his bike's pedals had never been that dangerous for Plano junior Dane Cooper.

Food price spike has impact on students

2008-05-02T00:00:00-05:00

Most Baylor students were less than 5 years old as much as they have in the last year. The price of food increased 4 percent in 2007, the highest increase since 1990.

Letters to the editor

2008-05-02T00:00:00-05:00

"Concealed weapons can save lives," "Concealed carry editorial misguided," "Clinton squandering chance at nomination," "Editorial cartoon in poor taste," "Oral sex article gave needed perspective" and "PraiseMoves, yoga not same exercise"

New faculty-in-residence to reside in Kokernot Hall

2008-05-02T00:00:00-05:00

Students living on campus will be sharing their residence halls with three more faculty members for fall 2008.

New year, new editor bring chances for continued improvement

2008-05-02T00:00:00-05:00

As a staff writer at The Baylor Lariat this year, I've learned a few things from my interactions with university administrators and students.

Photos to be put in Web directory

2008-05-02T00:00:00-05:00

Putting a face with a name just became easier for Baylor students and faculty.

Retired officer audits intermediate Spanish

2008-05-02T00:00:00-05:00

Alex Song /Lariat staff

Bill Matthews, a retired probation officer, is auditing an intermediate Spanish class and joined the Hispanic Student Association.

He's the square-shaped peg trying to fit into the round hole. A dark green beret atop a gray head of hair stands out among his Spanish 2310 peers. No, he isn't the professor.

Self-taught team sails, coach-less

2008-05-02T00:00:00-05:00

Baylor's sailing team has made progress this year despite some limitations, including not having a coach.

Softball continues fight for NCAA appearance

2008-05-02T00:00:00-05:00

Alex Song/Lariat staff

Kirsten Shortridge throws the ball in Wednesday night's game against the No. 7 University of Oklahoma Sooners at Getterman Stadium. The Lady Bears were swept in a doubleheader 4-0, 9-4.

The 2008 regular season is finally over for the Lady Bears. Starting the season off ranked No. 8 in the USA Today preseason poll, most of 2008 was spent trying to solve a downward-spiraling conundrum for head coach Glenn Moore's squad.

Students win prestigious awards

2008-05-02T00:00:00-05:00

As the school year ends, a journey begins for three scholarship winners. Kemp senior Cleyera Martin and Cedar Creek Lake senior Lauren Hughes have both been invited to serve as Fulbright Scholars in Germany next year, and Temple senior Juan Yaquian was awarded the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship.

Triathlon offers more than weeks of training, competition

2008-05-02T00:00:00-05:00

From the water to the machine to the road, Baylor triathletes endure the vigor of weeks of training and intense competition to finish on top.

University proposes new logo

2008-05-02T00:00:00-05:00

The debate on university logos continues as the marketing and communications office solicits internal feedback on recommendations made by a third-party marketing consultant.

Waco honors sustainability committee

2008-05-02T00:00:00-05:00

The University Sustainability Committee was honored Thursday night for recognizing "mother earth as the big woman on campus" through its environmental sustainability efforts.

Year as editor offers insight into Baylor, community

2008-05-02T00:00:00-05:00

More than two years ago, I walked into the newsroom hoping to get information about publishing a column. I saw reporters busy on their computers and phones, editors fixing copy, photographers taking photo requests for the next day's stories. I grabbed a sheet of instructions from the editor at the time, and, intimidated to death, quickly walked out the door. I never sent in the column I was working on.

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'Grand Theft Auto IV' emulates epic nature of 'Godfather'

'Tales' gets second life on DVD

Adriana and Janette's cooks up authentic Mexican food

Alcohol-related offenses have almost doubled this year

Bear briefs

Bears to face Horns in final home game

Luis Noble/Lariat staff

Pitcher Wade Mackey throws the ball in Wednesday's game against Sam Houston State University at the Baylor Ballpark. The Bears won, 14-4.

Black Glasses spotlights student creations

BU department serves to support, entertain students

Christianity transitions to new high-tech world

Editorial: For BU, year of ups and downs

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English professor to attend W.B. Yeats seminar in Ireland

Fixed-gear riding popular among students

Food price spike has impact on students

Letters to the editor

New faculty-in-residence to reside in Kokernot Hall

New year, new editor bring chances for continued improvement

Photos to be put in Web directory

Retired officer audits intermediate Spanish

Alex Song /Lariat staff

Bill Matthews, a retired probation officer, is auditing an intermediate Spanish class and joined the Hispanic Student Association.

Self-taught team sails, coach-less

Softball continues fight for NCAA appearance

Alex Song/Lariat staff

Kirsten Shortridge throws the ball in Wednesday night's game against the No. 7 University of Oklahoma Sooners at Getterman Stadium. The Lady Bears were swept in a doubleheader 4-0, 9-4.

Students win prestigious awards

Triathlon offers more than weeks of training, competition

University proposes new logo

Waco honors sustainability committee

Year as editor offers insight into Baylor, community

Ben Humeniuk/Lariat Staff
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